Donegal & Gower Artist

Can we all be artists?

“All children are born artists, the problem is to remain an artist as we grow up.” –Pablo Picasso.

Children love to paint

Children are hard-wired to play and be creative. They are more naturally arty than their parents appreciate as they are more involved in “process” and than the what end product looks like. Process art is all about the experience the children have while they’re creating. How many times have you had the experience of admiring a child’s drawing or painting and then had to ask “Now, what is it meant to be?” In fact, being creative in this way allows children the chance to explore the world around them, ask questions, and see how things work. What the painting is meant to be is only one part of it.

So why aren’t all adults expert artists? Why do so many teenagers and adults announce “I can’t draw, well, except stick people”? Well, children develop instages. Starting at the first stage of Self Expression (scribbling) then going through other stages to end up with the desire to see the world around them for what it is and to draw realistically.

The scribbling stage – 1 and 1/2 years

The Stage of Symbols – 3-4 years

Pictures that tell stories – 4-5 years

The Landscape – 4 or 5 years

The stage of complexity – 9 or 10 years

The stage of realism

The crisis period The beginning of adolescence

This produces a crisis in many older children and adolescences. They want to create a drawing that looks “real” As a result, they become increasingly conscious of details and proportion in what they are drawing. They become more conscious of the perceived shortcomings of their work. Those that cannot satisfy their need to make their work fit rules of perspective and proportion gradually stop drawing and label themselves as “not artistic”.

But that’s not the end of the story. Creativity often emerges in other areas of life – usually making things with their hands – such as gardening, hairdressing, DIY, sewing, or cooking. I don’t think online gaming counts as creativity, but I could be wrong. Academic research has shown that making things with your own hands is very useful for decreasing stress, relieving anxiety, and modifying depression. As in childhood, it is the process that is important; creative action can function as a natural antidepressant. Five years ago, I found that painting soothed my troubled spirits during my breakdown in and in the midst of PTSD. In fact I cannot go more than a few days without painting before I get “twitchy”. I am not alone, psychologists have noticed that creativity is often an unexpected side effect of trauma, it even has a name: “Post-traumatic Growth“. Indeed, it often a life crisis such as illness whether physical or mental, or just retirement, that will bring adults back to art.

Art is one of those things that given encouragement and instruction anyone can start. It doesn’t matter what your age is. Just remember, creativity as all about trying things. Some of them work and some don’t. It doesn’t matter. It’s all process. The point is to try stuff and develop the stuff that you feel “works”. The irony is that many of the artists of the 20th century stopped trying to make their work look realistic and today’s conceptual artists today almost never pick up a pencil or paint brush yet they are all artists. So, yes we all can be artists. You just have to decide what sort of artist you want to be.

“It took me four years to paint like Raphael, but a lifetime to paint like a child.” Pablo Picasso

I really relate to what you are saying. As a member of a sketching group which is attracting a lot of retirees, there is a lot of comments about I can’t draw etc etc, along with a real hunger to express themselves. Many would be sketchers are completely hung up on ‘it’s no good if it’s not realistic’, meaning ‘good’ sketches look like a photograph. Oh my tongue gets bitten quite often and I am genuinely upset that so many people are caught up in years of self criticism to the point where they can barely pick a pencil up because the outcome doesn’t meet their expectations.

That’s such a shame that people obsess about realism to that degree. Have you ever come across Betty Edwards’ book “Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain” ? It’s a relevation? It won’t wave a magic wand as regards drawing but it does show how our brain “gets in the way” because of this need to evaluate what we are doing. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Drawing-Right-Brain-Betty-Edwards/dp/0006381146

Totally agree with everything in this post. And you know what? It is the same with writing or styling an outfit. Very often, the creativity flow comes in the process of trying different options. Nice reading you.

When I taught writing in the schools in the US (it was occasional and very marginal work–and really only marginally teaching, but that’s another story), up until they were around 10, the kids all wanted to write and all wanted to read their work to the class. I especially loved working with the kids the upper end of that range–they had solid skills but hadn’t lost their enthusiasm. After that, though, it was like they went into hiding. I don’t know if it’s a result of bad teaching (I don’t recommend the way American schools teach writing, or lots of other things) or if it’s just some built-in glitch of our species, but it was absolutely predictable.

I think its down to puberty. I don’t think we can blame the school system for knocking the creativity of them (although the examination system has a goood go at it). I have taught in secondary schools for many yaers and I have seen the difference between the boundless enthusiasm and curiosity of the delightful 11 year-olds and the sullen, stroppy 14 year-olds. Interesting, when I did a stint in a rural school (lots of well-off parents) the kids were much less self-conscious and more willing to give it ago and read out loud. They also produced excellent written work. However, the flip side to that was that they were less mature than the city kids I was used to teaching, and could be quite silly at times. I think the kids who are serious about creativity keep it going on the quiet – others have to wait for some life crisis to rekindle it (illness, prison, retirement etc).

Tara Mead

Dagmar Wujastyk

I love the painting! I would very much recommend buying this artist's beautiful and bold art.

5.0

2018-08-27T06:58:07+00:00

I love the painting! I would very much recommend buying this artist's beautiful and bold art.

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Dagmar Renner-Roth

Wonderful painting!

5.0

2018-08-27T07:00:29+00:00

Wonderful painting!

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Lorna Angus

Work is stunning and eternal, and professionally finished.

5.0

2018-07-30T10:46:17+00:00

Work is stunning and eternal, and professionally finished.

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David Fry

This is a painting of a place I have walked to many times in my life and an area that...

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5.0

2018-07-30T10:16:56+00:00

David Fry

This is a painting of a place I have walked to many times in my life and an area that I hold in my heart.

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Alan Boughey

I am delighted with this painting - it looks beautiful on the wall.

5.0

2018-07-30T10:18:43+00:00

I am delighted with this painting - it looks beautiful on the wall.

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Wendy Meredith

The two paintings have arrived and each is an absolute joy.

5.0

2018-07-30T10:32:57+00:00

The two paintings have arrived and each is an absolute joy.

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Thomas Beck

Very friendly, lovely artwork, quick shipment! Thank you!

5.0

2018-07-30T10:35:21+00:00

Very friendly, lovely artwork, quick shipment! Thank you!

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Janet Raper

The painting was sent very quickly, very well packaged and just as I had hoped for.

5.0

2018-07-30T10:36:32+00:00

The painting was sent very quickly, very well packaged and just as I had hoped for.

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Lorna Angus

Paintings are stunning and so alive!

5.0

2018-07-30T10:48:10+00:00

Paintings are stunning and so alive!

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Dagmar Renner-Roth

A really impressive painting!

5.0

2018-07-30T10:50:45+00:00

A really impressive painting!

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Mary Lapinski

Love this painting- and the artist. This makes my third Cownie painting. Color and composition is spot on; her people...

5.0

2018-07-30T11:04:12+00:00

Love this painting- and the artist. This makes my third Cownie painting. Color and composition is spot on; her people on the canvas come alive.

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Kevin Howlett

Beautiful and evocative...

5.0

2018-07-30T13:29:04+00:00

Beautiful and evocative...

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Kathleen White

I love Emma's work! I now own four of her pieces... colorful and expressive.

5.0

2018-07-30T13:31:42+00:00

I love Emma's work! I now own four of her pieces... colorful and expressive.

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Linda Kerrigan

Wonderful paintings. The texture and colours of a 'Cross to Bear' are gorgeous!

5.0

2018-07-30T13:36:09+00:00

Wonderful paintings. The texture and colours of a 'Cross to Bear' are gorgeous!

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Dorothy Geller

Fantastic painting Absolutely love it! Dot

5.0

2018-07-30T13:39:21+00:00

Fantastic painting Absolutely love it! Dot

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Cecilia Gonzales

Thanks a lot Emma. The painting arrived very quickly and safe. I'm very happy. Best wishes to you. Cecilia

5.0

2018-07-30T13:41:54+00:00

Thanks a lot Emma. The painting arrived very quickly and safe. I'm very happy. Best wishes to you. Cecilia

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Alison Perrier Briggs

I love this painting even more in real life. Very happy with this purchase and we will enjoy this work...

5.0

2018-07-30T13:44:51+00:00

I love this painting even more in real life. Very happy with this purchase and we will enjoy this work for years to come.

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Alan Barr

Fabulous painting. Fast delivery. Excellent.

5.0

2018-07-30T13:46:51+00:00

Fabulous painting. Fast delivery. Excellent.

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Melaine Marks

A beautiful painting with colour and depth that draws you in.

5.0

2018-08-08T08:08:48+00:00

A beautiful painting with colour and depth that draws you in.

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Lesley Robinson

WOW! Emma, you're a genius!

5.0

2018-07-31T07:42:05+00:00

WOW! Emma, you're a genius!

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Richard Taberner

Delivered within 48 hours of ordering,packaged superbly and best still they were better than I anticipated.

5.0

2018-07-31T07:45:13+00:00

Delivered within 48 hours of ordering,packaged superbly and best still they were better than I anticipated.

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Martin Callaway

Painting received safely and quickly. Very carefully packed. Thanks.

5.0

2018-07-31T07:47:04+00:00

Painting received safely and quickly. Very carefully packed. Thanks.

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Victoria Dale

Beautiful painting! So glad it is now part of my collection.

5.0

2018-07-31T07:48:54+00:00

Beautiful painting! So glad it is now part of my collection.

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Tom Jetland

A lively and wonderful piece. Oil on stretched canvas. A great size. I am not sure if will have it...

5.0

2018-07-31T07:51:44+00:00

A lively and wonderful piece. Oil on stretched canvas. A great size. I am not sure if will have it framed but it's wall ready now.

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Glenda Pares

It is so lovely to see it in the flesh, it's fresh and appealing. Thank you Emma for selling me...

5.0

2018-07-31T07:54:15+00:00

It is so lovely to see it in the flesh, it's fresh and appealing. Thank you Emma for selling me your delightful painting.

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Edward Feil

Painting arrived very quickly, well wrapped and looks great. Excellent all round!

5.0

2018-07-31T07:56:04+00:00

Painting arrived very quickly, well wrapped and looks great. Excellent all round!

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Elaine Hopf

Breathtaking perspective; timeless beauty and never ending source of senses to nourish the soul.

5.0

2018-07-31T07:59:03+00:00

Breathtaking perspective; timeless beauty and never ending source of senses to nourish the soul.

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Branwen Bratton

We love this painting by Emma Cownie. Communication and delivery were faultless

5.0

2018-07-31T08:01:07+00:00

We love this painting by Emma Cownie. Communication and delivery were faultless

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Joseph Floyd

The whole experience of buying this painting, shipment, communication with Emma and now, having it hanging in my foyer, has...

5.0

2018-07-31T10:38:19+00:00

The whole experience of buying this painting, shipment, communication with Emma and now, having it hanging in my foyer, has been so easy and enjoyable.

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Richard Taberner

Brilliant service,brilliant painting. Thank you, Emma

5.0

2018-07-31T10:40:23+00:00

Brilliant service,brilliant painting. Thank you, Emma

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David Fry

I love the pared down style capturing the essence of the subject. Problem is I want to keep buying these...

5.0

2018-07-31T10:42:38+00:00

I love the pared down style capturing the essence of the subject. Problem is I want to keep buying these gorgeous pictures! Thanks Emma!

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Catriona Kellerman

The picture by Emma is beautiful and exactly what I wanted and hoped for. I will be very happy to...

5.0

2018-07-31T10:44:24+00:00

The picture by Emma is beautiful and exactly what I wanted and hoped for. I will be very happy to recommend this amazing artist. Thank you.

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Danya Ragab

Absolutely beautiful work. I was so excited unwrapping it and it looks even better in real life. Really chuffed. Items...

5.0

2018-07-31T10:46:10+00:00

Absolutely beautiful work. I was so excited unwrapping it and it looks even better in real life. Really chuffed. Items were sent quickly and great communication.

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Suzanne Williams

Very happy with painting - hope to buy more of her work! THANKS!

5.0

2018-07-31T10:48:11+00:00

Very happy with painting - hope to buy more of her work! THANKS!

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Elizabeth LaMair

I love my new painting from Emma Cownie. The colors are beautiful in person. The painting arrived on time and...

5.0

2018-07-31T10:50:10+00:00

I love my new painting from Emma Cownie. The colors are beautiful in person. The painting arrived on time and in great shape.

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Jay Sheffield

Ms Cownie is one of my very favorite artists, and I’m always keen to discover new works of hers.

5.0

2018-08-01T09:04:49+00:00

Ms Cownie is one of my very favorite artists, and I’m always keen to discover new works of hers.

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Yvonne Theemann

This picture I liked immediately, no I felt in love with. Every time I look at it now- and I...

5.0

2018-08-01T09:08:12+00:00

This picture I liked immediately, no I felt in love with. Every time I look at it now- and I do it very often - I am happy

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Melanie Marks

Lovely rich colours and compelling lines and shadowing, a painting full of charm and appeal.

5.0

2018-08-01T09:10:25+00:00

Lovely rich colours and compelling lines and shadowing, a painting full of charm and appeal.

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Simona Simoiu

Everything went smoothly, arrived on time and looks amazing! Thank you.

5.0

2018-08-01T09:12:15+00:00

Everything went smoothly, arrived on time and looks amazing! Thank you.

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Linda Nicholls

Love this picture,keep noticing different uses of artistic licence, as I know the scene well, but it all adds to...

5.0

2018-08-01T09:14:12+00:00

Love this picture,keep noticing different uses of artistic licence, as I know the scene well, but it all adds to the overall enjoyment.

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Craig Sharpe

All three paintings look fantastic and are better than I expected.

5.0

2018-08-01T09:16:03+00:00

All three paintings look fantastic and are better than I expected.

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Alison Redford

This painting delights and surprises me every time I come across it in the hallway next to our front door....

5.0

2018-08-01T09:18:13+00:00

This painting delights and surprises me every time I come across it in the hallway next to our front door. I

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Rupert Owen-Browne

The quality of the painting is extremely good. Emma has been in contact with me throughout and the painting arrived...

5.0

2018-08-07T06:37:47+00:00

The quality of the painting is extremely good. Emma has been in contact with me throughout and the painting arrived within 3 days. Overall very pleased and highly recommend

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Larry Petersen

The painting touches a happy place in me and leaves me with a smile every time I look at it....

5.0

2018-08-07T06:41:19+00:00

The painting touches a happy place in me and leaves me with a smile every time I look at it. The unexplainable magic of art!

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David Greenbaum

The painting I bought (The Yellow House) spoke to me of the Art Deco style often seen in posters of...

5.0

2018-08-07T06:47:25+00:00

The painting I bought (The Yellow House) spoke to me of the Art Deco style often seen in posters of the period. I believe Emma terms this 'urban minimalism'. Some of her other paintings of people are largely in shades and highlights and suggest a keen sense of observation. I find the results very pleasing and relaxing. At the time I purchased this painting I exchanged messages with Emma and was delighted that she chose to reply on several occasions.

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Joe Davies

Lovely paintings, so happy with them. They arrived promptly and well packaged. Many thanks Emma!

5.0

2018-08-07T06:50:03+00:00

Lovely paintings, so happy with them. They arrived promptly and well packaged. Many thanks Emma!

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Gavin Helmer

A really nice painting, simple but very effective and welcoming / reminiscent. As always, Emma's work is really captivating.

5.0

2018-08-07T06:55:29+00:00

A really nice painting, simple but very effective and welcoming / reminiscent. As always, Emma's work is really captivating.

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Gavin Helmer

Another purchase from Emma...I love her style and this piece I commissioned as I thought her use of colour in...

5.0

2018-08-07T06:57:42+00:00

Another purchase from Emma...I love her style and this piece I commissioned as I thought her use of colour in dusk was remarkable. Very happy, again.

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Joyce Johns

The seller was responsive and helpful, the art was securely packed and actually arrived sooner than I thought. The listing...

5.0

2018-08-07T07:13:47+00:00

The seller was responsive and helpful, the art was securely packed and actually arrived sooner than I thought. The listing accuracy was spot on except, of course, it's SO GREAT to see the art right in your own hands. What a beautiful painting. I've brought a treasure into my home!

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Joe Davies

Lovely little painting, very happy!

5.0

2018-08-07T07:16:02+00:00

Lovely little painting, very happy!

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Stuart Van Blerk

The advice given by the experts is to buy art which appeals to you, this painting certainly appeals to my...

5.0

2018-08-07T07:17:55+00:00

The advice given by the experts is to buy art which appeals to you, this painting certainly appeals to my Wife and I. The painting has geometrically graphic appeal with bold colours with a subject close to my Wife's heart.

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Mark Penny

Commissioned Work - Evocative of summer days by the beach in the shimmering sunlight. Wonderful.

5.0

2018-08-07T07:20:20+00:00

Commissioned Work - Evocative of summer days by the beach in the shimmering sunlight. Wonderful.

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Claire Cross

Picture came in timely fashion, very well wrapped. Emma is very talented.

5.0

2018-08-07T07:21:47+00:00

Picture came in timely fashion, very well wrapped. Emma is very talented.

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Coryn Wolf

Emma was great to work with! She was very accommodating!

5.0

2018-08-07T07:23:04+00:00

Emma was great to work with! She was very accommodating!

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Alison Fraser

Absolutely lovely Emma! Thank you so much.

5.0

2018-08-07T07:24:17+00:00

Absolutely lovely Emma! Thank you so much.

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Derek Viana

Like this painting very much coming down the stairs hiding peeking in silent suspenseful looking to see if something happening...

5.0

2018-08-07T07:25:38+00:00

Like this painting very much coming down the stairs hiding peeking in silent suspenseful looking to see if something happening derek

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Kathleen Cu lle Kortleven

Quick and dependable. Very much like my birds. Kathleen

5.0

2018-08-07T07:27:09+00:00

Quick and dependable. Very much like my birds. Kathleen

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Mark Penny

A wonderfully atmospheric painting. Many thanks, Emma.

5.0

2018-08-07T07:28:19+00:00

A wonderfully atmospheric painting. Many thanks, Emma.

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Louise Blackie

I love this picture which is so clearly 'Swansea'. Looks even better on the wall.

5.0

2018-08-08T08:10:50+00:00

I love this picture which is so clearly 'Swansea'. Looks even better on the wall.

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Emily Prugar

I love this piece. Fun and thoughtful

5.0

2018-08-08T08:12:43+00:00

I love this piece. Fun and thoughtful

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Liz Wolfe

I am very pleased with the beautiful bird painting which I purchased from Emma! I love it. The colors are...

5.0

2018-08-08T08:14:27+00:00

I am very pleased with the beautiful bird painting which I purchased from Emma! I love it. The colors are exactly as pictured, it was packed with great care and it arrived in perfect condition.

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Lorna Angus

This artist captures the moment like no one else. Vibrant. I love all her work, bold and confident and highly...

5.0

2018-08-08T08:16:46+00:00

This artist captures the moment like no one else. Vibrant. I love all her work, bold and confident and highly evocative. Powerful.

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Michael Robey

Super quick delivery and I love it, thank you!

5.0

2018-08-08T08:18:01+00:00

Super quick delivery and I love it, thank you!

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Peter A C Brooks

I have bought many of Emma's paintings over the years. The vibrancy of her work coupled with her bold use...

5.0

2018-08-08T08:20:00+00:00

I have bought many of Emma's paintings over the years. The vibrancy of her work coupled with her bold use of colour are second to none.

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Suzanne Gordon

I was so excited to receive my picture which arrived very quickly. I think it was a day or two...

5.0

2018-08-08T08:22:11+00:00

I was so excited to receive my picture which arrived very quickly. I think it was a day or two and the product was very well packed. Emma is a fantastic artist and she captures the essence of contemporary realism.

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Ujjayant Chakravorty

Emma is a great artist and was extremely professional with the whole process.

5.0

2018-08-08T08:23:46+00:00

Emma is a great artist and was extremely professional with the whole process.

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Denise Hawkins

Love my paining. Large and colorful. Received it right away. Will probably buy another one in the near future.

5.0

2018-08-08T08:25:47+00:00

Love my paining. Large and colorful. Received it right away. Will probably buy another one in the near future.

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Dagmar Wujastyk

I love Emma Cownie's art. This was a commissioned piece and it was done in a very short time and...

5.0

2018-09-19T06:53:59+00:00

I love Emma Cownie's art. This was a commissioned piece and it was done in a very short time and sent quickly. I very much recommend this Seller!

I am sometimes asked for advice on how to sell art online. To be honest, I feel like there is so much I don’t know about Art marketing but I did sell over 200 pieces, originals and prints last year. Half of these were direct sales to collectors so something’s working. Marketing and selling art takes an enormous amount of time (at least 50% of my day is spent on marketing) and effort but the great thing about it is that the longer you do it the more followers and fans you will gather.

Paints represent a sort of non-verbal language for me. I actually find it hard to put into words how I feel about paints. I have a “feeling” in my stomach and I want to wave my hands about a bit to express those feelings. I don’t know if other artists are like this. I see colours in life and think of the paints I might use to represent them on the canvas. This blog is about a particular shade of blue.